The Henderson Family: Getting There

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Getting There

Well, I'm three months into my internship, and I have 4 weeks left of this term at school. It's been a pretty decent ride so far, but it's about to get insane, stressful, overwhelming, and a LOT of work. I have a lot due the last week of class, as well as my licensure exam (YIKES).

Part of internship is based on hours. I need 600 total hours, of which 240 have to be client-contact hours. Of those 240 client hours, 122 need to be relational (families, couples, etc.). By the end of this trimester (4/24) if things keep on the same pace, I ought to have almost 200 client hours total, 85 of which will be relational. I'm so excited that my hours are coming along nicely. Now I just really need to focus on getting my "Golden Tape" so I can start the transcription and paper. In the end, I will turn in a huge portfolio that includes just some of my work: transcription, paper, critique, 2 case assessments, hours logs, supervision/evaluation, etc.

I am hoping to turn in my portfolio on July 1st. That means I need to get working on this #1 tape NOW...so I have plenty of time to transcribe, critique, and write the paper (based on the theory used in the tape). I would like to use July to relax and get ready for my Defense--the last challenge to graduate. Also, in July we have a family reunion in Iowa, and I am presenting at the International Glasser Institute International Conference in Tennessee. I am so honored and excited. I could also become certified in Choice Theory/Reality Therapy at that time, but I would be gone from home for 9 days and it's pricey...so I will wait. :( Point being, I have a lot going on this summer and I do not want to be stressed out and stuck inside trying to finish up things for my portfolio and defense.

So, here's hoping I am not myself, and do not procrastinate. I'm getting there...

1 comment:

Patty said...: You can do it Ames...you are one of the most focused and organized people I know. I know it's no day in the park but you will be successful!!; March 24, 2010 at 6:41 AM

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Delaney is eight and she is starting to really grow up on us. She is smart and caring, sensitive and competitive. She is great with her siblings; such a wondeful big sister. She loves school and reading, but not as much as playing video games and running around outside. She is in ballet for the 5th year and she is hoping to start baseball this spring.

She hate scary movies and noises and is afraid of the dark. She loves nature and all things animals. I'm surprised she hasn't asked to not eat meat. She likes jokes and tries her hardest to fit in. She knows how to push people's buttons, but also knows how to really be there for someone who is hurting. She is amazing at video games, but gets frustrated with them too.

She does well in school-both with behavior and academics. She loves Brownies and has many friends. She has the desire and determination to learn and try everything--academic, sports, etc. Just not all tv and movies.

Katie is now six and starting first grade. She is quite the young lady. She is funny and smart and sassy and determined. She can be so supportive and nice and helpful, yet also stubborn and angry. She knows what she wants and how she wants it, and is not always willing to have it any other way. She loves to cuddle and be around others. She enjoys books, tv, and Barbies. Her favorite show is Glee and she often plays Glee (pretend, that is). She loves scary things like Harry Potter and roller coasters and very kid-friendly things like Pokemon and Blue's Clues.

She is all girl...with her skirts and dresses, playing dress up, loving the color pink, and Barbies. However, don't be surprised if you find her climbing a tree or wrestling with the neighbor. Her vocabulary is amazing, but not as much as her imagination. Her favorite foods are nutella and jelly sandwiches, butter noodles, yogurt, and apples. What is she most looking forward to this year? Learning how to read.

Rowena is three and is getting so mature! Her language, vocabulary, and speech is amazing, and it's almost like it developed over night! She asks questions and will tell you how it is. She is funny and she cracks us up. She loves to watch TV and movies and it is surprising the various genres she will pay attention to for long periods of time. She loves to "play toys" and it is fun to watch her play pretend and make the toys talk and walk. She's getting very good at video games--Mario Party on GameCube is her favorite right now. She also loves to cook and bake.

She's excited to start school in the fall. She knows her alphabet and can identify some letters with words. She can count to 14 and then skips to 17. She can also recognize her numbers too. She loves to play games; some of her favorites are Candyland, Go Fish, and SkipBo. She loves crafts, going for walks, and playing at the park. She loves her friends, and even more-her siblings. She wants to do everything her sisters do, and help Charlie whenever possible. She can be very sweet and loving yet fiesty and determined.

Charlie is one. Can you believe it? We can't either! He's walking and climbing and loves to get into things. He loves cords, and drapes them around his neck like a scarf. He likes to climb onto the table and then just smiles at you. He knows when things are off-limits and will wait until you are watching before he starts, just to hear you say, "no, no, Charlie" then he'll smile and walk away. He loves to tease and play tag. He lovs swings and slides, and being outside. He laughs and cries and that's about all you hear from him.

The boy loves to eat and enjoys his milk or juice. He's tiny and quiet, but he is ever so sweet and fun. We love our Little Charlie Boo-Boo.